Purchaser

West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence.  We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel. 

When you join our team we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

What you can expect as a Purchaser at West Star:

This position requires knowledge of purchasing and inventory control with an energetic work ethic able to adapt with changing priorities.  Daily job requirements remain consistent but can change as assigned by the Materials Manager.  Must be able to work closely with others in a team atmosphere on various projects as assigned.  Daily duties will include, but are not limited to, entering of purchase orders placed, search O.E.M.s and independent parts sources for certified and traceable product at the best price, meeting parts need-by-date requirements, completing new parts returns in a timely manner. Work closely with Materials Manager to maintain set dollar amount on inventory level.  Multiple airframes or specific component groups are assigned to each Purchaser with numerous aircraft within each airframe or group on site or scheduled for future work at any given time. 

You will be ESSENTIAL to many FUNCTIONS including:

• Place orders for request parts.
• Coordinate with shipping on outside work requests.
• Work with vendors to maintain competitive pricing and delivery dates.
• Work within West Star repair station manual guidelines to maintain certified and traceable parts.
• Provide product pricing and availability to requestor.
• Coordinate product status with requestor.
• Research and maintain inventory stock requirements.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management

What you’ll need to bring with you:

Your Education:

A High school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.

Your Experience :

Prior purchasing or inventory control experience is preferred. Aviation specific experience in purchasing parts is ideal but not required. Having previous computer experiences with mainframe and PC databases, internet use, and working with numbers/calculations is a must.

Your Initiative:   

We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common. Must be well organized, have a high attention to detail, strong written/verbal/analytical and interpersonal skills and the capability to work with minimal supervision.

Your Sense of Responsibility:      

Attend work every day as scheduled

Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.

Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day. 

Shop products and/or services for competitive pricing.

Maintain high standards of certification and traceability of all parts and product purchased.

Analyze stock requirements to maintain mandated levels.

Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.

Other particulars:

Physical Requirements                  

Lifts 50 lbs.

Routine walking, bending and use of stairs.

Sit at a desk and/or computer for extended intervals.

Mental Requirements                      

Work with others in a professional manner.

Prioritize workload

Work with new or upgraded computer systems.

Supervision                                       

Work under supervision of the Materials Manager

May be directed to supervise other purchasers on specific projects

Work with minimal supervision

Working Conditions            

This is a full-time position working in an office environment

Equipment Used                                

Mainframe database, PC Computer, telephone, FAX and calculator